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Prime Minister's Office
PM Modi holds a review meeting to discuss Civil Aviation Sector
PM Narendra Modi held a comprehensive meeting to review the strategies that could help in making India’s Civil Aviation sector more efficient. It was decided that the Indian Air Space should be effectively used in such a manner that the flying time is reduced benefitting the traveling public and also helping the airlines to save costs in close co-operation with the Department of Military Affairs.
For generation of more revenue as well as to bring in more efficiency at the airports, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has been asked to expedite the process of handing over of 6 more airports on PPP basis, by commencing the tender process within three months.
The e-DGCA project was also reviewed. This project would bring in more transparency in the DGCA’s office and help all stakeholders by reducing the processing time for various licenses/permissions.
It was also decided that all reform initiatives taken by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the organizations under it should proceed in a time bound manner
The meeting was attended by the Home Minister, the Finance Minister, MoS, MoS and senior officials of the Government of India.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Centre imposes stock limits on edible oils to soften the prices of edible oils in the domestic market
Decision to bring great relief to consumers across the country
The Department of Food and Public Distribution in a landmark decision has imposed stock limits on Edible Oils and Oilseeds for a period upto 31st March, 2022.
The Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock Limits and Movement Restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs  Order, 2021 has been issued with immediate effect i.e. from 8th September, 2021.Future trading on Mustard Oil and Oilseeds was suspended in NCDEX w.e.f October 08, 2021.
The Centre’s decision will soften the prices of edible oils in the domestic market, thereby, bringing great relief to consumers across the country.
The high prices of edible oil in international market has a substantial impact on the domestic edible oil prices.Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble PM Shri NarendraModi, Govt. of India has formulated a multi- pronged strategy to ensure that the prices of essential commodities like edible oils remain controlled. Measures like rationalization of import duty structure, launching of a web-portal for self-disclosure of stocks held by various stakeholders etc. had already been taken.
In a consistent effort to further cool down the domestic prices of Edible Oils, the Centre has issued the order which was shared with all States.
Under this order, the stock limit of all Edible Oils and Oilseeds will be decided by the respective States Government/Union Territories Administration on the basis of available stock and consumption pattern of the State/Union Territory with the following exceptions:
 an exporter, being a refiner, miller, extractor, wholesaler or retailer or dealer, having Importer-Exporter Code Number issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade, if such exporter is able to demonstrate that the whole or part of his stock in respect of edible oils and edible oilseeds are meant for exports, to the extent of the stock meant for export.
 an importer, being a refiner, miller, extractor, wholesaler or retailer or dealer, if such importer is able to demonstrate that part of his stock in respect of edible oils and edible oilseeds are sourced from imports.
In case, the stocks held by respective legal entities are higher than the prescribed limits then they shall declare the same on the portal  of Department of Food & Public Distribution and bring it to the prescribed stock limits as decided by the State/UT administration where it is conducting its business, within 30 days of the issue of such notification by the said authorities.
It shall be ensured by the States Governments / Union Territory Administrations that Edible Oils and Edible Oilseeds stock is regularly declared and updated on the portal of this Department i.e. Department of Food & Public Distribution .
AYUSH
Initiative to popularise the treatment of various diseases through AYUSH system
The Ministry of AYUSH under its Central Sector Scheme for promotion of International Cooperation, undertakes various initiatives for international promotion, propagation & Global acceptability of AYUSH systems of medicine such as Bilateral & Multilateral negotiations with different countries to undertake various steps for trade facilitation, recognition to Ayush System, establishing a dedicated AYUSH Export Promotion Council  to promote export of Ayush products/ Medicines/Services, support to Industry & Hospitals for participation in International Exhibitions, deputation of experts to various countries establishing quality standards by collaborating with International Agencies like WHO, ISO etc., encouraging outbound investment, establishing International Ayush Institutes, offering scholarship to foreign nationals for pursuing Ayush courses in India etc.
The Government has developed Champion Services Sector Scheme for Medical value Travel to enhance medical tourism in the field of Ayush and to provide support establishing world class state of the art AYUSH hospitals. The Govt. has also formed a National Medical & Wellness Tourism Board to boost Medical, Wellness, Yoga and Ayurveda tourism. The Government of India is aiming to position India as a destination for health and wellness tourism through Ayush System.
Govt of India has taken various policy initiatives to promote Indian Traditional System of Medicine such as launching of National AYUSH Mission  to envisage better access to AYUSH services through increase in the number of AYUSH Hospitals and Dispensaries, inclusion of Ayush in National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardio-vascular diseases and Stroke , operationalization of 12,500 AYUSH Health and Wellness Centres under Ayushman Bharat to provide AYUSH services, introducing insurance coverage for Ayush treatments, disseminating the merits of AYUSH systems through Print/Electronic/Social Media Platforms. The AYURSWASTHYA YOJANA, a new umbrella scheme has been developed to roll out of authentic classical AYUSH Interventions for promoting community health care and to provide support for establishment of Ayush medical health unit in reputed Ayush and Allopathy institutions.
This information was given by Minister of State for Ayush Shri Mahendrabhai Munjapara in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Science & Technology
CSIR-NISCPR Celebrates its 2nd Foundation Day
Prof. B.N. Jagatap Deliveres Foundation Day Lecture
Prof. Ranjana Aggarwal Discussed the Strength & Rich Legacy of CSIR-NIScPR
CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research , New Delhi celebrated its 2nd foundation on 13th January 2023. NIScPR is one the constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research . CSIR-NIScPR came into existence on 14th January 2021 with the merger of two internationally acclaimed CSIR Institutions namely CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources  and National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies . Since then, CSIR-NIScPR has been able to direct its activities towards becoming a globally respected institution in the domain of Science Policy research and Science Communication, using the rich legacy spanning around 100 years and a robust inherent capabilities of erstwhile institutions. Through its efforts the new institution has taken big strides to promote Science, Technology & Innovation  Policy Studies and Science Communication among diverse stakeholders and act as a bridge at the interface of science, technology, industry and society.
Prof. Ranjana Aggarwal, Director, CSIR-NIScPR  while addressing the Foundation Day Function
In the Foundation Day Function, Prof. Ranjana Aggarwal, Director, CSIR-NIScPR discussed the strength and rich legacy of NIScPR in her welcome address. She further added, “We must keep on accelerating our activities to make those tangible, visible and fruitful to the society”.
Prof. B. N. Jagatap, Senior Professor, Department of Physics, IIT Bombay & Chairperson, Research Council, CSIR-NIScPR delivered the Foundation day lecture. He illustrated evolution of the Indian education system from English Education Act 1835 to National Education Policy 2020. His lecture was thought provoking as well as inspiring.
Prof. B.N. Jagatap, Sr. Professor, IIT Bombay delivering Foundation Day Lecture at CSIR-NIScPR
Many scientific publications released During NIScPR Foundation Day Function
On this special occasion, a number of scientific publications were released. Special Issue of the Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research  focused on ‘Industry 4.0: A Way Forward for Self-Reliance and Sustainability’ was released. TRL Assessment Bulletin, a book titled ‘Science & Technology Quiz: Celebrating AzaadiKaAmritMahotsav’, a Flip-book titled ‘Treasure of Indian Traditions’ was also released in presence of dignitaries of the function. The names of winners of the SVASTIK Photography Contest were announced on the occasion. This competition was organized in the year 2022.
During the Foundation Day Celebration, Ph.D. students of CSIR-NIScPR showcased their research and findings through the poster presentation. Dr. YogeshSuman, Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR-NIScPR proposed the vote of thanks.
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Ministry of Steel
Union Steel Minister Ram Chandra Prasad Singh Reviews Land issues of Steel CPSEs; Emphasises Land Records be Digitalised
The Union Steel Minister Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh chaired a meeting with CMDs of Steel CPSEs here today to review the land issues of Integrated Steel Plants of SAIL and other Steel CPSEs. The Minister reviewed various issues related to the land available with the Steel CPSEs. These included land available for future projects/expansion of plants and mines, land under encroachment, free hold or lease hold status, land use etc. The Minister of State for Steel and Rural Development Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste and Secretary, Steel Shri Pradip Kumar Tripathi were also present in the meeting.
The Steel Minister was apprised about the action taken by the Steel CPSEs for removal of encroachments and unauthorized occupants from their lands and quarters. Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh directed the Steel CPSEs to expedite action to remove encroachments so that the land and the Quarters could be gainfully utilized by the Steel CPSEs. He further asked them to ensure that the unmutated land in the plants is urgently converted to mutated in the name of the CPSE, in consultation with the concerned Departments of the State Governments. Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh emphasized that all land records of the Steel CPSEs must be digitalised and kept in safe custody. He underscored the significance of judicious use of all land available with the CPSEs for future needs.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Functional routes under UDAN rises to 186
Durgapur Airport the latest entrant on the map of RCS UDAN
12 routes under the Regional Connectivity Scheme  have recently become functional. This takes the total operational routes under UDAN to 186  of the total 706 sanctioned Routes. Also, Durgapur airport is the 40th airport to become functional under the scheme.
The 12 routes with daily flight operations that commenced are:
- Kolkata- Allahabad
- Allahabad- Kolkata
- Allahabad-Raipur
- Raipur-Allahabad
- Gwalior- Bangalore
- Bangalore-Gwalior
- Kolkata -Gwalior
- Gwalior- Kolkata
- Mumbai  - Belgaum
- Belgaum-Mumbai 
- Mumbai - Durgapur
- Durgapur-Mumbai 
The Ministry of Civil Aviation  launched Regional Connectivity Scheme  - UdeDesh ka AamNagrik  on 21.10.2016 to stimulate regional air connectivity and making air travel affordable to the masses. Since then 3  Round of biddings have been completed. The first RCS-UDAN flight was launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister on 27th April, 2017 at Shimla. 106 RCS Airports / Water aerodromes  and 31 heliports have been identified for commencement of RCS flight connecting small cities in India. 706 RCS routes including 46 Tourism RCS routes have been awarded to 19 selected Airline operators under UDAN. RCS flights commenced from 40 RCS  Airports and Durgapur is the latest airport on the map of RCS UDAN .
Ministry of Power
Shri Pravas Kumar Singh takes oath as Member CERC in presence of Power Minister R.K.Singh
Shri R. K. Singh, Minister of State for Power  administered the Oath of Office and Secrecy to Shri Pravas Kumar Singh, Member, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission  here today. Shri Pravas Kumar Singh was appointed Member of CERC vide Order dated 16.12.2020. He holds LLB Degree. He has worked as Member  in Jharkhand SERC till he was appointed Member, CERC.
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission  had been established by the Government of India under the provisions of the Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act, 1998. CERC is the Central Commission for the purposes of the Electricity Act, 2003 which has repealed the ERC Act, 1998. The Commission consists of a Chairperson and four other Members including Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority who is the ex-officio Member of the Commission.
Major functions of CERC under the Act are, inter-alia, to regulate the tariff of generating companies owned or controlled by the Central Government, to regulate the tariff of other generating companies having a composite scheme for generation and sale of electricity in more than one State, to regulate the inter-State transmission of electricity and to determine tariff for such transmission of electricity, etc. Under the Act, CERC shall also advise the Central Government on formulation of National Electricity Policy and Tariff Policy; promotion of competition, efficiency and economy in activities of electricity industry; promotion of investment in electricity industry; and any other matter referred to the Central Commission by the Government.
AYUSH
Cabinet approves establishment of Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy  as Subordinate Office under Ministry of AYUSH
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to re-establish Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy  as Subordinate Office under Ministry of AYUSH by merging into it Pharmacopoeia Laboratory for Indian Medicine  and Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Laboratory - the two central laboratories established at Ghaziabad since 1975.
Presently, Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy  is an autonomous body under the aegis of Ministry of AYUSH established since 2010. The merger is aimed at optimizing the use of infrastructural facilities, technical manpower and financial resources of the three organizations for enhancing the standardization outcomes of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy drugs towards their effective regulation and quality control.
This merger will facilitate focused and cohesive development of standards of AYUSH drugs and publication of pharmacopoeias and formularies. It is also intended to accord legal status to the merged structure of PCIM&H and its laboratory by virtue of making necessary amendment and enabling provisions in the Drugs & Cosmetics Rules, 1945. Consultation in this regard has been done with the Director General Health Services, Drugs Controller General and Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani Drugs Technical Advisory Board , which is a statutory body under the provisions of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 meant for advising Central and State Governments in regulatory matters of ASLT drugs. Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance has concurred the proposal of realigning the posts and hierarchical structure of the merged organisations.
PLIM & HPL being the subordinate offices and PCIM&H- an autonomous organization under Ministry of AYUSH are going to be merged to establish PCIM&H, as a subordinate office of the Ministry with a common administrative control.
Post-merger PCIM&H will have adequate administrative structure under the Ministry to strive for augmenting the capacity and outcomes of pharmacopoieal work, achieving harmonization of pharmacopoeial standards of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy drugs, preventing duplication and overlapping of drug standardization work and optimal utilization of resources in effective manner.
Ministry of Coal
Sustainable Energy Development
To promote sustainable energy development, coal companies have started setting up of solar projects. Details of actions taken and funds allocated for this purpose, are as under:
- Coal India Limited  has so far installed 11.5 MW rooftop & ground mounted projects in CIL & its subsidiaries. Work orders for 300 MW capacity of Ground Mounted Projects have been awarded. CIL has allocated Rs. 853 Crores Capex for development of solar power projects for the current FY i.e. Financial Year 2022-23 and have already spent Rs. 402 Crores till Feb’23.
- NLCIL has already installed around 1421 MW of Renewable energy. NLCIL is additionally installing around 4610 MW under MNRE and CPSU scheme leading to a total of 6031 MW of Renewable Energy by 2030. The expansion of the Renewable Energy of 4610 MW additionally, will be undertaken with an estimated cost of Rs. 23,403 Cr. over a period of eight years.
Currently, alternative fuels like Coal Bed Methane , Coal Mine Methane  and alternative use of coal such as Coal to Chemicals are the thrust area of Government of India. Accordingly, CIL and NLCIL have laid special emphasis on implementation of Clean Coal Technology across its business value chain. One project of CBM has been awarded in Bharat Coking Coal Limited on revenue sharing basis and as such no fund is needed to start the project.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Fourth Armed Forces Veterans Day
Since 2017, Armed Forces Veterans Day is observed each year on 14th January as a mark of respect and recognition of the services rendered by Filed Marshal KM Cariappa OBE - the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces who retired on 14 Jan 53. Commemoration of Armed Forces Veterans Day acknowledges and honours the selfless devotion and sacrifice of our veterans in the service of the nation.
This year, the 4th Armed Forces Veterans Day at Delhi will commence with a homage ceremony at the National War Memorial, where wreaths will be laid by CISC, serving three star officers as well as veteran officers and JCOs from all three services.
Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff will be the Chief Guest at the Veterans Day function which will be held at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt later in the forenoon. The Chiefs of Army and Air Force will be present. Approximately 2000 veterans are expected to attend.
Armed Forces Veterans day is also being celebrated at seven other Command Heaquarters of Army, Navy and IAF. Hon'ble Raksha Mantri will preside over the event at Jaipur and Hon'ble Raksha Rajya Mantri at Mumbai.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
More than 32.92 Crore vaccine doses provided by Government of India to States/UTs
More than 1.24 Cr lakh doses still available with States/UTs to be administered
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalisation of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
More than 32.92 crore  vaccine doses have been provided by Government of India to States/UTs so far, through Government of India  and through direct state procurement category.
Of this, the total consumption, including wastages is 31,67,50,891 doses .
More than 1.24 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Furthermore, more than 94,66,420 vaccine doses are in the pipeline and will be received by the States/UTs within the next 3 days.
Ministry of Law and Justice
PRESS COMMUNIQUE
Vide Notification of even number dated 17.06.2022, In exercise of the power conferred by clause  of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint S/Shri Justices  Sanjay Kumar Pachori,  Subhash Chandra Sharma,  Subhash Chand,  Smt. Saroj Yadav,  Mohd. Aslam,  Anil Kumar Ojha,  Smt. Sadhna Rani ,  Syed Aftab Husain Rizvi,  Ajai Tyagi, and  Ajai Kumar Srivastava-I, Additional Judges of the Allahabad High Court, to be Judges of the that High Court with effect from the date they assume charge of their respective offices.
Shri Justice Subhash Chand, Additional Judge of Allahabad High Court, is at present working in Jharkhand High Court on transfer.
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
New Industrial Policy to Transform India into Global Leader in Fourth Industrial Revolution Technologies: Suresh Prabhu
Commerce & Industry Minister speaking about the challenges and opportunities of the 4th Industrial Revelation for India
The New Industrial Policy framed by the Ministry of Commerce in consultation with all Ministries of Government of India, State Governments, Industry and all stakeholders embodies the Government’s intention to align India with the emerging technologies of drones, artificial intelligence and block chain. This was stated by the Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, at the launch of the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, India, by the Geneva-based World Economic Forum  yesterday in New Delhi.
The Minister further said that the policy is in sync with the challenges and opportunities for India with the fourth industrial revolution technologies and will place the country firmly in the global supply and value chains.
Suresh Prabhu went on to state that the fourth Industrial revolution is driven by digital technology and India is on track to adopt digital technology in every aspect of governance. This will help the country to leap frog into the global supply chain. Minister gave the example of the recently launched Digi yatra by the Ministry of Civil Aviation as an example of India’s vision to transform the country into a digitally empowered society.
The WEF is setting up a Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Maharashtra. The other centres are in San Francisco, USA, Japan and China. Artificial intelligence, block chain and drones are the first three projects of the centre in India. WEF will work in collaboration with the NITI Aayog, business leaders, academia and start-ups in these projects.